Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Rowstock, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Rowstock.
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
- Sports club events
Live festival paella catering in Rowstock
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Festival paella catering for your event in Rowstock
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. For sports club events and summer fairs and fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near Rowstock, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Rowstock (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Community events around Rowstock
Rowstock is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Rowstock to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Rowstock is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Matthew, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Harwell Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 7 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in OX11, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Tudor Walk, Wantage Road and Reading Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in East Hendred (1 mile west), West Hendred (2 miles west), Ardington (3 miles west), East Lockinge (3 miles west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (5 miles west) and Grove (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.7 miles south) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Nearby schools include UTC Oxfordshire (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Old Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
Common questions in Rowstock
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Rowstock?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How far is Rowstock from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we cook for in Rowstock
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Music and food festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 3 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Schedule crew meals
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in Rowstock, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Other catering in Rowstock
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff